Kind words from my clients and colleagues
I’ve worked with Dan, in various capacities over the past 25+ years. His accomplishments as creative director, designer and marketing specialist are many. Dan’s vast experience and well-honed instincts make him truly an outlier in his field.
Jill Bluming, Creative Director
Having worked with Dan for nearly 10 years, he exhibits extreme professionalism and collaboration in all he does. His logo designs and visual systems are smart, beautiful, and fit perfectly with both what the client is looking for and what the brand strategy and / or new name call for. He is a true pleasure to work with.
Sarah Bellamy, Partner, Pluperfect
Dan’s creativity and initiative in driving our brand and marketing challenges forward have allowed us to delegate an incredible amount of creative work to him in an highly impactful and successful way. He distilled a new brand identity for our firm from a broad array of inputs and interviews with our team members that galvanized us around a creative and marketing direction that exceeded our expectations. I would recommend him unconditionally.
Greg Richards, CEO & Co-Founder, Keystone Strategy
Not only is Dan a talented brand strategist and designer, he’s also a thoughtful problem solver who is willing to rework ideas to help businesses move forward. He is driven by the true north of meeting client needs. This is what truly makes him such a valuable partner.
Jessie Chapman, Brand consultant
Dan is a tremendous talent, bringing a strong combination of conceptual thinking and executional excellence to his work. He’s a wonderful collaborator and his enthusiasm for great work and the world of design in general is infectious.
Andrew Bogucki, Senior Partner, Creative Director, Tenet Partners
From pitch to launch, Dan is without qualification one of the most professional, thoughtful, and motivating creative directors with whom I’ve had the great pleasure to partner. As a freelance writer, I’ve worked with Dan on a number of projects, each of which resulted in a deliverable that I’m not only proud of, but could not have produced without his keen eye and intuitive guidance. Brainstorming with Dan is like having a great conversation with the smartest person in the room, if you can keep up – and he’ll make sure you can – you’ll be better off after having had it.
Matt Montelongo, Writer
I have worked with Dan on two separate engagements for two very different companies and initiatives. Both began as projects and evolved into long-term engagements. Dan's work, process and design eye are truly exceptional.
Samantha Steinwinder, Vice President Corporate Marketing, Outsystems
Dan is one of the best I’ve ever worked with. He radiates energy, charm and talent, always ready to go the extra mile for his clients. He has a design sensibility that’s elegant and simple, along with a keen sense of the business challenge at hand.
Denis Riney, Brand strategy consultant
Dan Dyksen is a fantastic communicator who has the ability to anticipate clients' needs, while always remaining calm. As a professional photographer, I have worked with Dan for many years and for several different clients. He has always been an effective visual guide for me. Frankly, he makes me a better photographer for our clients, and for that he will always have my trust and loyalty.
Michael Simon, Photographer
From concept to design, Dan provides invaluable design insights. More than just aesthetics, Dan takes into account the critical audiences for a brand and recommends design and organization architecture that best tell a company’s unique story. Dan’s expertise lies within his ability to re-craft your identity into a compelling marketing tool that is both modern and thoughtful.
DJ Freyman, Strategic Communications Advisor
Dan is one of the best creative minds I have had the pleasure to work with. He makes everything look incredible and always exceeds expectations.
Marian Schwindeman, CEO & Founder, Provokr
Dan brings a level of enthusiasm to any project and knows how to filter his enthusiasm among his team and his clients. He employs a level of creative thinking that brings a relevant and fresh touch, while having a deep understanding for the strategic component to every brand expression. He is professional, confident, inclusive in his management style and always balances design wants with client needs.
Russ Napolitano, Partner, Client Relationships, Xhilarate Experiential Branding
Dan and I had the opportunity to work closely to create brands born out of the perfect balance of visual identity and verbal expression. His boundless energy is contagious, giving both with clients and the teams with whom he works the ability to go beyond the obvious and catch a glimpse of the possible. Dan is a hands-on leader, welcoming opportunities to share ideas and learn from others. While some creative directors might dispatch designers with concepts to implement, Dan mentors his team to surprise and delight while instilling the discipline to take care of details.
Anne-Marie Normandeau, Strategy and content consultant